Italian Skiers Earn Another Gold and Silver in Men's Skicross

Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni take top spots for host nation at Winter Olympics

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Italian freestyle skiers Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni won gold and silver medals respectively for the host nation at the Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy.

Why it matters

Skicross is a popular and exciting event at the Winter Olympics, with Italy looking to build on its success in the sport after winning multiple medals in previous games.

The details

Deromedis and Tomasoni finished first and second in the men's skicross final, continuing Italy's strong performance in the event. Skicross features skiers racing head-to-head down a course with jumps and other obstacles.

  • The Winter Olympics are taking place in Livigno, Italy in 2026.

The players

Simone Deromedis

An Italian freestyle skier who won the gold medal in the men's skicross event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno.

Federico Tomasoni

An Italian freestyle skier who won the silver medal in the men's skicross event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno.

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What they’re saying

“Winning gold for Italy in front of our home crowd is a dream come true.”

— Simone Deromedis (Houston Chronicle)

“I'm so proud to share the podium with my teammate and friend Simone. This is a great moment for Italian skiing.”

— Federico Tomasoni (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The Italian skiers will look to continue their success in future international competitions leading up to the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

Italy's dominance in skicross underscores the country's status as a winter sports powerhouse, with the host nation's athletes thrilling the home crowd with their performances.